A'Villan Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Emi Martinez Ash Chambers Mings Digne Dendoncker Luiz Bailey Buendia Coutinho Ollie Dendoncker and Luiz primarily assigned to bolster defensively both when Ash and Digne do get forward but also during the times when we want to release the front four with more space than they would have if the full backs were to bomb forward. Dendoncker and Luiz both have a pass to release those ahead of them creating an opportunity for those front four to run into space and attack enemy lines at full throttle. The front four obviously have the ability to unlock any defence. Give them the space and freedom to do so for large parts. Double pivot and back four can conserve energy and keep shape by doing this. Edited September 20, 2022 by A'Villan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Leeds away is always a tough place to go but last season we showed them how good we can be away from home with that 0-3 victory. Currently the squad seem to be dropping like flies so by next weekend my suggested team could drastically change. Hopefully Cash will be back but the expected loss of Kamara and Digne is now another big blow. Dendoncker and Augustinsson to come in you’d expect with Ash covering either full back position from the bench. So Coutinho or Ramsey on the left is the only decision I think Gerrard needs to make for this one. Personally, I would go Ramsey for his running power and he’ll cover Augustinsson better I feel. Chambers and the lesser spotted Sanson or Nakamba to cover midfield from the bench as well. I’m almost wishing the World Cup to come now so we can wrap our squad up in cotton wool for a month. We’re starting to look a little stretched. Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Augustinsson Luiz McGinn Dendoncker Bailey Ramsey Watkins Subs: Olsen, Young, Bednarek, Chambers, Sanson, Coutinho, Buendia, Ings, Archer. I’d happily take a point from this game now but a 0-1 win would be amazing. Just no more injuries please! UTV Edited September 21, 2022 by ferguson1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 They havent scored at home against us since they cheated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted September 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Win - Gerrard staying Lose - The annoying Leeds fans might find the logins again to VT Bloody hell what a tough choice Edited September 21, 2022 by Zatman 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 2 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: They havent scored at home against us since they cheated Well you know whats gonna happen then. Wonder if chambers might get the nod at DM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 21, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 21, 2022 Difficult to quite piece this together: --------------------------Martinez------------------------- Young---------Konsa------Mings---Augustinsson ------------------------------Luiz---------------------------- -------------------McGinn------Ramsey-------------- Bailey-----------------------------------------Coutinho ----------------------------Watkins------------------------ subs; Marschall, Chambers, Guilbert, Dendoncker, Nakamba, Sanson, Buendia, Ings Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Difficult to quite piece this together: --------------------------Martinez------------------------- Young---------Konsa------Mings---Augustinsson ------------------------------Luiz---------------------------- -------------------McGinn------Ramsey-------------- Bailey-----------------------------------------Coutinho ----------------------------Watkins------------------------ subs; Marschall, Chambers, Guilbert, Dendoncker, Nakamba, Sanson, Buendia, Ings Maybe? I think you have it there except Dendoncker will start instead of Luiz. And as always with a clown like Meslier in the opposite goal, Villa must give him many chances to make mistakes. Whenever he has the ball at his feet, run towards him. Stress him out and he will concede comedy goals. Edited September 22, 2022 by VillaParkAvenue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Cash might be back so wouldn't shock me if we moved Young over to other side as you'd want to keep him in with the good defensive record in last two he's featured in. Shame Augustinsson didn't play in the cup as he's lacking match intensity and Leeds is a tricky one to throw him into as they do have fast wide players like the Colombian guy they signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Cash might be back so wouldn't shock me if we moved Young over to other side as you'd want to keep him in with the good defensive record in last two he's featured in. Shame Augustinsson didn't play in the cup as he's lacking match intensity and Leeds is a tricky one to throw him into as they do have fast wide players like the Colombian guy they signed. I dont think Cash should walk straight back in. He has been poor for me this season and has had a hand in Konsa wobbling performances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2022 Gerrard's last game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 22, 2022 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2022 Not gerrards last game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 22 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: They havent scored at home against us since they cheated Dont forget that,Wet spam,Bournemouth and Palace didnt win a game.......untill they played us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Coinflip. I think it's going to be a messy game - Mings and Konsa will no doubt go look against the high press but Leeds defense far from impressive. Depends who blinks first in the counter-attack but probably another game lacking in quality from both sides. Aaronson and Sinisterra the kind of players that give Mings and Konsa trouble. Tricky and pacey. Bamford been a thorn too if he's healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Reckon this is gonna be heavy loss with all our injuries. Without kamara god help us in the middle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Reckon this is gonna be heavy loss with all our injuries. Without kamara god help us in the middle We beat them not so long ago with Nakamba as DM although assume we'll go with Luiz-Dendoncker and see how that looks as pivot infront of back 4. Clearly issues at FB though, that will be a weakness v them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) A battling draw... Perhaps a win... Or maybe a defeat? Edited September 23, 2022 by Zhan_Zhuang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: A battling draw... Perhaps a win... Or maybe a defeat? Yes definitely this. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 18/09/2022 at 17:43, Marka Ragnos said: Something like this vs Leeds, but set far back — ie parked bus. Look for narrow passing lanes that bypass their midfield. Not sure we have the athleticism to beat them in the running game, so we’re going to have to use our brains and take advantage of opportunities to counter? Very happy to hear how this formation would be shite or genius. that's going back a bit.....brown leather ball to boot, well dubbed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 22/09/2022 at 12:36, Zatman said: I dont think Cash should walk straight back in. He has been poor for me this season and has had a hand in Konsa wobbling performances Agree he has not been at normal service. I used to love his attacks up the wing. But IMO this is due to tactics employed by SG and his runs have been stifled to keep a more defensive role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bielesibub Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 My potentially controversial prediction, a Gerrard tactical masterclass will give Villa an easy win. #beoptimistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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